U-Turn Thriller X3, Руководство пользователя

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Active Flying
Th e U-Turn THRILLER X3 should be fl own with light braking on both sides when there is
turbulent air. An increase in angle of attack provides better stability. When entering heavy
thermals or strong turbulences be mindful of that the canopy does not get behind the
pilot. To avoid that, release the brakes a bit to get an increase in speed when entering the
updraft
If the canopy gets in front of the pilot when leaving a updraft or entering a downdraft the
brakes have to be applied to counter that. Accelerated fl ight however is advisable when
fl ying through downdraft zone. Th
e U-Turn THRILLER X3 is naturally very stable due to
the way it`s constructed and the built in AFS - System. Collapsing and deforming of the
canopy can be avoided by active fl ying (as above mentioned) in turbulent air.
Landing
Start your landing preperation at suffi cient altitude. Due to its excellent fl aring charac-
teristics, the THRILLER X3 is very easy to land. Glider in fairly normal to a straight- in
fi nal against the wind and get up in the harness early enough. According to the wind, the
brakes have to be pulled fi rmly and dynamically, about one meter above ground, beyond
the stalling point. If there is a strong headwind, be careful with the amount of braking.
Don`t perform landings out of steep turns and big directional changes short prior landing,
to avoid PLF.
During a strong wind takeoff attempt, ground handling and landing tha leading-
wdge can hit the ground with high speed. Avoid this! Otherwise the ribs, the sewings or
the fabric can be damaged.
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